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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,637.74, 9,159.70 and 3,804.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,637.74, 9,159.70 and 3,804.51 is: 5,250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,637.74 : 9,159.70 = 3,804.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,637.74/9,159.70 = 3,804.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,637.74x = 9,159.70 × 3,804.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,637.74x = 34,848,151.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,848,151.22/6,637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,250.01

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